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Hmm. I think my next step is going to be to take it to a local Indy to see it they can properly diagnose and go from there. I'd rather not throw expensive parts at the problem if I don't know for sure that it's going to fix it.

Hmm. I think my next step is going to be to take it to a local Indy to see it they can properly diagnose and go from there. I'd rather not throw expensive parts at the problem if I don't know for sure that it's going to fix it.

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You're in the wrong thread. If you're talking about the M3, ask in the M3 forum.

i got shot down by 3 local dealerships saying the vehicle has no such warranty for emissions related parts. they said only some M56 SULEV are covered, not all... anyone ever heard of this before?

I'm really confused as to what the issue is then. You're saying you went to 3 dealerships, they said only some M56s have the warranty, and they turned you away because you have an M56?

Unless you're outside of the 15/150k or somehow voided your warranty, you're covered. From the experience of others on the forum, you're even covered if you're not in the state of original purchase. I've never heard of a dealership saying such a thing. They're feeding you a line.

We didn't even get that far (mileage etc). They asked for my vin, then said they checked it in the bmwna database and my vehicle showed no active warranties. I asked again about the emissions warranty, they said ANY warranty. All 3 dealerships said the exact same thing.

We didn't even get that far (mileage etc). They asked for my vin, then said they checked it in the bmwna database and my vehicle showed no active warranties. I asked again about the emissions warranty, they said ANY warranty. All 3 dealerships said the exact same thing.

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They tried doing the same thing when I brought mine in. I argued with them and eventually pulled out the TIS stating that the M56 was covered for 15/150k. Instantly their attitude changed and they said "we'll research it and get back to you." 3 days later they told me it was covered.

For you SoCal guys, if you are looking to have anything warranted go to Crevier BMW. They actually are very familiar with the M56 SULEV warranty and I was able to get my fuel tank replaced.....hassle free! BTW I was pushing 149K so I got it done just in time.

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BTW - Dealerships get paid very well for this warranty replacement so those dealerships giving you crap are complete idiots. Another thing to note is that the warranty is paid by another company NOT BMW directly. What this means is that if you are just 1 mile over warranty you are out of luck.

My car just yesterday felt as if it was about to die after a cold start on about 1/8th of a tank. Drove straight to fill up and filled car up til the pump stopped. Fuel gauge only showed 80% full. Drove to BMW of murrieta and surprisingly they directed me to a guy who knew about this to a t. A day later fuel tank replaced for free and he said if as check engine light ever comes on again it would most likely be covered by the 15 yr 150k warranty! Drove it home tonight and felt like a different car. 69000 miles on it now and I swear they must've changed my exhaust or something because the car sounds amazing in low rpms!!!